Finance Manager

systemsGo is looking for a finance manager for its office in Tokyo. The position reports directly to the CFO in Australia and also the COO in Shanghai.

systemsGo was established 25 year ago, focusing on IT Infrastructure consulting and maintenance company with offices in Tokyo, Osaka, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Singapore, Sydney and New Delhi. Our experienced Delivery teams, our business model and our strong understanding of assisting foreign companies in Asia ensures satisfied clients, repeat business and a successfully growing business.

The successful applicant will have strong technical accounting skills, strong communication skills, good people management skiils, and an enquiring mind to help us look for continual improvements in business systems, process and workflows.

The Finance manager will be responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the financial systems and financial information for the Japan entity, and timely entry of information into the general ledger for the entity. This includes but not limited to, managing day to day transaction processing, bank and other balance sheet reconciliations, payroll processing, day to day cashflow management, payment processing and approvals, internal controls and process improvement. They will also be responsible for forecasting (operational and cashflow), and compliance – liaising with local tax authorities, company secretary, and compliance Accountants to ensure the local entity stays compliant with tax laws and any other compliance requirements.

General Requirements/Details

• Bilingual – Must be fluent in Japanese and English
• CPA or Zeirishi preferred
• Japanese national or permission to work in Japan required
• Full-time
• Location is Tokyo (7 mins from Kamiyacho, Roppongi I-chome, Azabujuban stations)
• An accounting assistant will report to the Finance Manager
• Knowledge of OracleNetsuite is preferred but not essential

Job Description

• Oversee monthly invoice creation, GL entries, basic banking by accounting assistant
• Manage accounts receivables, accounts payable and cash flow forecasting
• Prepare financial statements based on Japanese regulations
• Monthly, quarterly and yearly closing using NetSuite
• Management reporting on business performance to various stakeholders
• Balance sheet account reconciliation and GL entries
• Working with our 3rd party providers, responsible for Tax and other compliance requirements for the entity.
• Other ad-hoc tasks

Required Skills

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Accounting or Finance
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to work autonomously while being a good team player
• Able to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to improve processes and procedures as may be required
• Ability to interact with employees, clients and vendors at a variety of levels
• Ability to work with and maintain sensitive, confidential information

About the company

• Capable and experienced accounting assistant to help you
• Opportunity to utilize your English skills
• Be part of a growing regional company
• Friendly open working environment
• Employee benefits
• Opportunities to promote one’s career
• Be part of the senior management team for Japan and have input and influence in the capacity of finance manager for the direction of the company.

To apply, please send your resume to daria.tang@systemsgo.asia